Mucha beats Lowe in playoff to win Donald Ross Classic

QUEENSBURY — Bob Mucha of Greenock made a 3-foot birdie putt to beat Brian Lowe of Windham on the first playoff hole Monday and win the Northeastern New York PGA’s Donald Ross Classic at the Glens Falls Country Club.

Mucha, the first-round co-leader, was caught by Lowe, who shot a 3-under-par 68. Both finished at 143, 2 over par for 36 holes. The first round was played at the par-70 Sagamore Resort.

The playoff took place on the par-3 18th. Lowe hit first and left his ball 15 feet to the right. Mucha followed and was hole high, just to the left. Lowe’s birdie attempt missed by six inches.

Mucha won $1,200 for the victory, a major on the NENYPGA circuit.

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